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Canon SX600 HS vs Ricoh G900

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
 
Ricoh G900 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Canon SX600 HS vs Ricoh G900 Key Specs

Canon SX600 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1280 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Successor is Canon SX610 HS
Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Released February 2018
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Canon SX600 HS vs Ricoh G900 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Canon SX600 HS and Ricoh G900, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the G900 (20MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was brought out 5 years earlier than the G900 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX600 HS matches up against the G900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Ricoh G900

 SX600 HS G900 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Canon SX600 HS

 G900 SX600 HS 
ReleasedFebruary 2018January 2014Newer by 50 months
Screen resolution1040k461kSharper screen (+579k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Ricoh G900

 SX600 HS G900 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon SX600 HS vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX600 HS has got external dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Ricoh G900 has specifications of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SX600 HS versus the G900.

Canon SX600 HS vs Ricoh G900 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX600 HS and G900 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The image below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX600 HS and G900.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Ricoh G900 to deliver greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX600 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX600 HS vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX600 HS vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Portrait photography info
Ricoh G900 Portrait photography info
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has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
45
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Street photography camera
Ricoh G900 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (188g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competitors (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX600 HS
Sports photography with Ricoh G900
41
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
great battery pack (340 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Travel photography highlights
Ricoh G900 Travel photography highlights
70
lighter than others in class (188g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
70
great battery pack (340 shots)
environment proof
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
more heavy than competitors (247 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh G900 as a Landscape photography camera
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has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
56
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
environment proof
great battery pack (340 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Vlogging info
Ricoh G900 Vlogging info
35
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1280 resolution)
lighter than others in class (188g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing microphone port
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone support
more heavy than competitors (247 grams)
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Canon SX600 HS vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX600 HS and Ricoh G900
 Canon PowerShot SX600 HSRicoh G900
General Information
Make Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Ricoh G900
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2014-01-06 2018-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech PureColor II G (TFT) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro Flash on, flash off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840x2160
Max video resolution 1920x1280 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 188g (0.41 lbs) 247g (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 290 shots 340 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Launch cost $249 $752